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Just one month after buying in to the World Series of Poker Main Event with $10,000, 22-year-old Spokane native Lucas Jumalon became the second youngest player to ever walk away with the $10 million grand prize.
After 9,208 entries, the tournament came down to a single hand between Jumalon and fellow finalist Lauri Saaskilahti. Jumalon had a king of spades and a six of diamonds and Saaskilahti had an ace of spades and a seven of diamonds.
The dealer proceeded to unveil the jack of spades, an eight of diamonds and a pair of sixes to give Jumalon a three of a kind and the victory.
Jumalon's vast supporter section exploded as Jumalon screamed and was mobbed by his friends and family in the front row.
As he was interviewed by ESPN behind a table stacked with cash, Jumalon's friends and family chanted, "Let's go Spokane" and "509".
"I am just so happy and so blessed and hopefully I can bring some young people to the game that never have thought this was possible. It's just a dream come true and if you put the work in and the time in, you take your licks, you can go get it," Jumalon said in an interview with ESPN.
The Ferris High School graduate's historic victory also nets him the Main Event bracelet.
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After 9,208 entries, the tournament came down to a single hand between Jumalon and fellow finalist Lauri Saaskilahti. Jumalon had a king of spades and a six of diamonds and Saaskilahti had an ace of spades and a seven of diamonds.
The dealer proceeded to unveil the jack of spades, an eight of diamonds and a pair of sixes to give Jumalon a three of a kind and the victory.
Jumalon's vast supporter section exploded as Jumalon screamed and was mobbed by his friends and family in the front row.
As he was interviewed by ESPN behind a table stacked with cash, Jumalon's friends and family chanted, "Let's go Spokane" and "509".
"I am just so happy and so blessed and hopefully I can bring some young people to the game that never have thought this was possible. It's just a dream come true and if you put the work in and the time in, you take your licks, you can go get it," Jumalon said in an interview with ESPN.
The Ferris High School graduate's historic victory also nets him the Main Event bracelet.
Continue reading...
